I spent Saturday and Sunday at Whizard training

for Matrix Energetics.

I had a really weird thing happen Saturday night. I got in bed after I got back from dinner and turned on the television. I was not looking for anything in particular. I switched a couple of channels when I saw Wolf Blitzer, a political commentator. The sound was down enough so I could not hear what he was saying, but in big, bold capital letters on the banner at the bottom of the screen were the words --- JOHN EDWARDS WINS S.C.

I was so excited. This was totally unexpected. Since I don't really care for Wolf Blitzer I turned to the next channel. There was another of the news/political networks with two women discussing what a come from behind surprise John Edwards' win was. They said that the people who voted for him were not his usual demographic and now the whole race to be the democratic nominee was up in the air. This all caused me to be flowing over with happiness. Even Sunday morning it was like I was walking on air. It had filled me with such hope.

By the time I got home, I learned that (in this reality) Edwards had come in third with Obama taking first place in South Carolina.

Where the heck was I? I KNOW what I saw and heard. John Edwards wins S.C. I must have been in a parallel universe.

And that's hardly a blip on the screen compared to what happened yesterday.


The highlight of the seminar was the IAO meditation. I have never done something so simple that had such an effect. It has already become a part of my daily routine, along with counting down the frequencies from 21 -1.

Yesterday morning, I did the IAO and counting down the frequencies, then went to get in the hot tub. Now, there's a helpful tool! Mmmmm, warm water, cool fresh air... So, I'm sitting there and I heard a noise behind me. I thought it was my dog stepping up onto the deck. But it wasn't. There was a thunk sound with a vibration to it that occurred at the base of my skull. I quickly got really "sleepy" and my head dropped forward to my chest. I was immediately free of my body and flying up into the low morning clouds. I was fully aware and pretty amazed at this happening. This was new to me.

I flew up through the low clouds and then climbed higher into the atmosphere of the planet. I could see the horizon of the atmosphere. and then I was free of the planet and was in thicker clouds. I was facing a cloud bank with a line where the clouds met. It looked like images of when tectonic plates of the earth meet and shift against one another --- except this was clouds. They were rubbing against one another. I was pretty sure there was a gateway there and waited a moment until it opened --- more clouds, except this was like a tunnel and there was light at the end of the tunnel. It took awhile to get there and I did ask if I could go any faster. "No, it takes the time it takes".

When I finally came out the opening there was a tree whose roots went down forever and with branches that went up and out forever. I went closer and looked at the texture of the bark. It was so beautiful. I examined (especially) the fractal nature of the branches. They just kept unfolding into the forever.

I asked if there was anything else I should notice or see while I was there, as I had traveled a long way. This had already been a long journey.

I was told, " You now have full access to the tree of life". It had not occurred to me until that moment. I had made a journey to the "Tree of Life".
My journey at an end, I quickly slid back into my body.

I had to look it up, and still don't quite understand it. It says Sheldrake so I kind of get the concept...

hmmmmmm

IOA meditation?

When you were OOB, did you have a range of feelings, or mainly one? Any fear? Do you have an understanding of the Tree of Life now?

That's pretty trippy about the tv reporting Edwards. What a wonderful alternate reality.

I guess I had the same sorts of feelings I always have. It was definitely an OOBE. I was mainly curious. It felt like I was being guided, but I knew to ask questions. No fear what-so-ever. I don't have a conscious understanding of the Tree of Life. It's more a glimmer. Perhaps I will be able to do more exploring in the future. It feels like I now have a direct connection to this symbol. Although it is also something real. This is a real place somewhere. So many have belief that they have set up a morphic field where this tree lives.


From alt religion:

The tree has other characteristics which lend easily to symbolism. Many trees take on the appearance of death in the winter- losing their leaves, only to sprout new growth with the return of spring. This aspect makes the tree a symbol of resurrection, and a stylized tree is the symbol of many resurrected Gods- Jesus, Attis, and Osirus all have crosses as their symbols. Most of these Gods are believed to have been crucified on trees, as well. The modern Christmas tree hearkens back to trees decorated to honor Attis, the crucified God of the Greeks.

A tree also bears seeds or fruits, which contain the essence of the tree, and this continuous regeneration is a potent symbol of immortality.

This tree and its gifts of immortality are not easy to discover. It is historically difficult to find, and almost invariably guarded. The tree of Life in the Jewish bible is guarded by a Seraph (an angel in the form of a fiery serpent) bearing a flaming sword.


From another source:

Like the octave, the spiral, the mandala, the fractal, the image of the tree represents a template for the structure of reality, and the emergence of multiplicity (branches, twigs and leaves) out of unitty (the trunk), of the visible (the tree above ground) out of the invisible, (the hidden part of the tree - the roots below ground).

Many ancient cultures incorporate the myth of the World Tree, or Tree of Life, Tree of Knowledge, Tree of Speech, as it is also known.


The part about the tree representing a template for the structure of reality resonates with me. I think I've got it now. Or at least a clue.


In ME we are learning to communicate with that which underlies everything --- the matrix where everything is light and information. So this makes perfect sense in that context. COOL!

and easy meditation that is related to the Kabbalah Tree of Life meditation.

It sets up protection (sideways egg shape) that also provides a space for the magician to work in. Sort of like casting a circle that you carry with you through the day.

Does that help or would you like more?

I got the idea from one speaker that the Tree of Life is a representation of DNA. That doesn't contradict anything you've written. Many times the Tree is shown with a serpent wrapped around it, like the DNA spiral. I also believe it has a link to Kundalini. Recently I've also begun to think that the "Ascension" can be likened to Kundalini rising.

I want to discuss this more, and I've downloaded some pics I'll post later in the day.
I've got to run for now.

...but I'm thick headed. I'd like more, please!

This should do it:

http://books.google.com/books?id=6loLg4Os15cC&pg=PA162&lpg=PA162&dq=iao+formula&source=web&ots=_tMVDDCMX8&sig=u9u7E_N6ZCV_in7ce1lWdf2mMkI

All I can find out in looking it up on the internet is that the tree of life is a symbol in many cultures. It is a major part of the Kabbalah.

It is a focal point in an important vision recorded in the Book of Mormon. There are references to the tree of life being a metaphor for common descent. I have followed a link in Wikipedia to some info about something called the World Tree that seems on the right track.


What I was hoping for was any feedback that others would like to share about this. Questions are welcome too. I appreciate anything you have to offer.

thank you so much for sharing.

C

After the Matrix 1 & 2 seminars in late November my psychic ability just opened up. I get it. If anyone is frustrated with trying to move forward with their psychic/healer path, I would highly recommend going to the seminars.

I was advised by a friend (who has not even been) that it's like 12 years as an apprentice with a shaman to get the same information and training. Richard Bartlett rocks! Some of it seems rather silly, but it's all about getting past your censor and to the subconscious.

At the seminars people are falling down from energy shifts all over and Richard has you laughing so hard. When someone saw a belligerent chicken walk across the stage and say, "Don't listen to him, I'll teach you magic", you know you're in a different reality.

still tickled about the belligerent chicken,
Bonnie

You mentioned fractals of the Tree. That's very interesting. Sacred Geometry to the Max!

I don't know if the Flower of Life is related to the Tree of Life, but they are both geometric and contain the secrets of sacred geometry.

I have an ongoing interest in anything related to Sacred Geometry.
These first two are the Flower.

The original of this photo has a mouse over effect which doesn't come through when saved. To see it in action, the website is >
http://www.floweroflife.org/teachings.htm





The Metatron Cube is on this site >
http://www.world-mysteries.com/sar_sage1.htm



This Tree is on the same site >



The way you described the limbs and roots was especially interesting.
Some of the Trees are described as having some form of serpent guarding it.

In Jewish and Christian mythology, a tree sits at the center of both the Heavenly and Earthly Edens. The Norse cosmic World Ash, Ygdrassil, has its roots in the underworld while its branches support the abode of the Gods. The Egyptian's Holy Sycamore stood on the threshold of life and death, connecting the worlds. To the Mayas, it is Yaxche, whose branches support the heavens.
http://altreligion.about.com/library/weekly/aa102902a.htm
(This is from one of your links. It has some really wonderful information.)

I'm beginning to think that the Tree represents the entirety of creation. The One.

What color and texture was the Tree? When you described it, I visualized quartz crystal.

anywhere, except under close study it was fractalized. It looked like a deciduous tree. Up close you could see fractals unfolding and unending. Trunk, roots, branches, leaves, all fractals.

I would look it up but am running off to work. It sounds FASCINATING and I'd love to know more. :) Will elaborate more on my thoughts this evening. (Dag that having to get a paycheck thing! It messes up my researching! LOL)

Have a good day,
Lisa

Do you have links to the program you attended? I took a class on the Kabalah about 20 years ago... and apparently anything I learned is gone now. Would like to know more about this meditation too when you get a chance.

Glad you had the experiences!

Yesterday --- I'm in the hot tub in the early morning. I was really relaxed and thought I might be going for another OOBE. I just allowed whatever was going to happen with no expectation. I noticed to my left, on top of the hot tub lid (my eyes were closed) there was a bug standing there. He had a piece of paper laying in front of him. He told me he was here to have me isgn the magician's promise. I replied that I would, of course, have to read it first. He handsed it to me. It only had one line on the paper. "I promise to only use magic for the highest and best for myself and others".


That was it. I signed it.

The bug was kind of one of those cartoony bugs. But he was very serious.